Seattle was completely ignored by Esquire's Best Bars of 2011. Out of our booming cocktail scene, only one bar in the city limits was selected--two in Washington. At first glance, it seemed that it was because of Esquire's emphasis on new bars, around two years old and younger, for this year's list (which would explain the exclusion of previous picks like the Zig Zag). But the two Washington bars, Sambar and the Geoduck Tavern in Brinnon, both of which have more whiskey stains than my prom dress. more ›

On Monday nights the fragrance of Thai food wafts down the street from Capitol Hill cocktail spot Licorous. The Lark neighbor/sibling hasn't begun dabbling in fish sauce cocktails (though we're willing to bet there's a bartender in this city who could pull off such a concoction); Monday nights are for Shophouse, the pop-up Thai restaurant from Lark sous chef Wiley Frank. more ›

Our May Seattlest Happy Hour begins at 5 p.m.! This time we're congregating at Licorous (on 12th at Marion, right next to Lark) for a midweek happy hour with $4 cocktails and wine and $2 appetizers. If you're free, come on by and say hello! more ›

It's back to rainy, so no need to bother being outside. Tuesday's our next Seattlest Happy Hour, this time at Licorous (on 12th at Marion, right next to Lark). We're hitting up their midweek happy hour with $4 cocktails and wine and $2 classy apps. Join us 5-8 p.m. THIS MEANS YOU. more ›

As per usual, the third week of the month means Seattlest Happy Hour. This time, along with shifting venues, we're also shifting days. So meet up with us from 5-8 p.m. next Tuesday, the 19th, at Licorous (on 12th, at Marion, right next to those foie gras lovers at Lark). We'll be enjoying their midweek happy hour with $4 cocktails and wine and some classy apps (Chef's Choice Tartine or Pretzel Dots with Coppa) for only a buck. Come one, come all! more ›